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Intersil Launches Radiation Hardened 12V POL Synchronous Buck Switching Regulator

Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced the industry's first radiation hardened 12V input point-of-load (POL) synchronous buck switching regulator capable of operating over an input voltage range of 3.0 to 13.2V for aerospace and satellite power applications.

11 Mar 2014

STMicroelectronics Develops Smart Electronic Dice

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Game Technologies S.A. have revealed details of the ST technologies that power DICE+, a revolutionary device that allows people to enjoy digital versions of their favorite board games while allowing them to continue to experience the pleasure and excitement of rolling the dice.

From STMicroelectronics 11 Mar 2014

LGTmedical Secures Financial Backers to Scale up Development of Phone Oximeter

Private and public investors are injecting $2 million into a Canadian mobile health innovation that offers hope of preventing thousands of deaths and improving the health of expectant mothers, newborns and children throughout the developing world.

10 Mar 2014

New 8bit Low Power Microcontrollers for Sensor Management from LAPIS Semiconductor

LAPIS Semiconductor Co., Ltd., a ROHM Group Company, has recently announced the release of 8bit low power microcontrollers designed for sensor management, data collection and processing. The ML610Q793 and ML610Q794G include LAPIS Semiconductor's original high-performance 8bit RISC CPU Core (U8) and a 16bit coprocessor for arithmetic operations, along with analog to digital converters.

From ROHM Co., Ltd. 10 Mar 2014

New Report on Tracking Technologies in Global Food Traceability Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Food Traceability Market (Tracking Technologies) Report 2020" report to their offering.

10 Mar 2014

Bestech Offers XPR30 Series Ultra Miniature Pressure Transducers

Introducing the XPR30 series ultra miniature pressure transducer from Bestech Australia manufactured by FGP Sensors and Instrumentation. These pressure transducers have only Ö3.05mm diameter, and 8.9mm in length. They are also integrated a temperature compensation module into its output cable.

From Bestech Australia 10 Mar 2014

Spectrum Releases New Models of Mid-Speed 16 Bit Digitizers

Spectrum GmbH has released two new models of its mid-speed 16 bit digitizer line. The new versions M2i.4960 and M2i.4961 are available for PCI/PCI-X and PCI Express and offer two or four synchronous channels with 60 MS/s sampling speed and a bandwidth of 30 MHz. Each channel can be individually switched between single-ended and true differential input mode. This allows to acquire single-ended and differential signals with just one digitizer at the same time.

10 Mar 2014

Texas Instruments Announces Latest Addition to Microcontroller LaunchPad Ecosystem

Texas Instruments (TI) announces the latest addition to its popular microcontroller (MCU) LaunchPad ecosystem – the Tiva™ C Series Connected LaunchPad. At $19.99, this Internet of Things (IoT), innovative platform enables engineers and makers to rapidly prototype a wide range of cloud-enabled applications, bringing expansive connectivity to any new or existing LaunchPad-based application.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 7 Mar 2014

SWINDON to Showcase Automotive Product Range at Sensor + Test

SWINDON, the leader in high quality, high performance mixed signal ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) will be showcasing its automotive product range at Sensor + Test, Hall 12, Stand No 12-529. As part of Schrader International, SWINDON has a long history in Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and you’ll be able to see for yourself SWINDON’s latest developments in this field on their stand.

From Swindon Silicon Systems Limited 7 Mar 2014

NASA Airborne Radar Shows Ability to Predict Sinkholes

New analyses of NASA airborne radar data collected in 2012 reveal the radar detected indications of a huge sinkhole before it collapsed and forced evacuations near Bayou Corne, La. that year.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 7 Mar 2014

RDA Microelectronics Mass Produces Integrated GPRS/GPS SoC

RDA Microelectronics, Inc. ("RDA" or the "Company"), a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets wireless systems-on-chip and radio-frequency (RF) semiconductors for cellular, connectivity and broadcast applications, today announced volume production of its high performance RDA8851GL, which integrates GPS technology with its latest GSM/GPRS single chip solution.

7 Mar 2014

Dongbu HiTek Announces Mass Production of Foveon’s X3 Quattro CMOS Image Sensors

Dongbu HiTek today confirmed that its specialized foundry processing is enabling the volume production of enhanced CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) chips developed by Foveon for its parent company, Sigma Corporation.

From DB HiTek 7 Mar 2014

Innovative Health Monitoring Device Fits onto a Smartphone

Azoi, a technology company dedicated to helping people improve their lives, today announced Wello – an innovative health monitoring device embedded within a mobile phone case. With just a few powerful sensors, Wello fits onto a smartphone and measures a number of key vitals including blood pressure, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate, blood oxygen, temperature, lung functions and more – with a high level of accuracy. Fast and easy-to-use, Wello empowers people to track key data, improve awareness of their body's state, and make more informed lifestyle choices.

6 Mar 2014

Strategic Analysis of the World Optical and Image Sensors Market

Consumer demand for high-quality imaging capabilities, enhanced viewing experience, and power saving capabilities in cell phones, tablets, and industrial machine vision will lend momentum to the global optical and image sensors market. Evolving opportunities in the automotive, security and medical sectors will further drive the development of high-performance, high-priced sensors with features such as wide dynamic range and low-light sensitivity.

From Frost & Sullivan 6 Mar 2014

Leica Introduces iCON gps 80 GNSS Receiver for Machine Control Applications

Leica iCON gps 80 is a compact and rugged GNSS receiver especially developed for a wide range of machine control applications to increase positioning performance on all construction equipment. It easily and safely fits into any construction machine cabin, communicates seamlessly with all iCONtrol solutions on site and integrates iCON telematics fleet management software. Flexible communication provides smooth integration with equipment and solutions for OEM partners that require a reliable GNSS position.

From Leica Geosystems AG 6 Mar 2014